$25 · Mason Bees and PHRAGMITES natural reed grass tubes for Culturing

Available now : 1. Mason Bee Cocoons 30 for $25. They must be picked up at my farm in Metchosin 2. Native Phragmites common reed grass tubes for the culture of Mason Bees (in packets of 33 for $15.00), harvested sustainably from my farm and they can be picked up at my farm in Metchosin. They are the most efficient type of tube for attracting several species of mason bees and leaf-cutter bees and for reducing parasite infection. For evidence see: ( See https://masonbeesforsale.com/choosing-nesting-materials/ If you are outside of the Victoria area information on the website on how to order the tubes $20.00 for 33 tubes (includes shipping.) if you can't pick these up at the farm. If you don't have mason bees to release, just put out the tubes and the wild bees may fill them with cocoons for next year. I also can demonstrate how you can make your own bee houses at no cost out of simple re-purposed and recycled materials. see http://www.gfletcher.ca/?cat=2